Literal Meaning (to droop or fade due to lack of water):
* The flowers in the vase wilted without enough water.
* The hot sun caused the lettuce leaves to wilt.
Figurative Meaning (to lose strength or energy):
* He wilted under the pressure of the job.
* The team's morale wilted after their losing streak.
* She wilted in the face of his anger.
Other Examples:
* The heat wave caused the corn crop to wilt and die.
* The athlete's body wilted with fatigue after the race.
* My confidence wilted when I saw the competition.